Abstract: A fuel container and delivery apparatus is provided which also allows for removal of effluents from the fuel cell. The fuel container and delivery assembly includes an inner flexible bladder containing fuel for a liquid feed fuel cell. The fuel container and delivery assembly is fitted with a pressure-applying element that exerts a continuous pressure upon the fuel-containing flexible bladder in such a manner that the fuel is expressed through a conduit in the container to the direct oxidation fuel cell. The fuel is supplied to the fuel cell in a continuous manner, or on demand. The fuel container may be a replaceable cartridge. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the assembly includes a second bladder that is provided to receive effluent from the fuel cell which may be comprised of carbon dioxide and unreacted fuel and water from the anode side, or of water from the cathode side, or a combination of both.

Abstract: A vehicular beverage container holder comprises a receptacle with an elongated compartment and an adjuster assembly mounted to the receptacle to define separate beverage container compartments within the compartment for receiving individual beverage containers. The adjuster assembly comprises a body and a pair of adjusters slidably mounted to and extending from opposite sides of the body. Rotation of a knob and gear assembly of the adjuster assembly effects movement of the adjusters relative to the body to adjust the sizes of openings for the beverage container compartments for accommodating a range of beverage container sizes. Additionally, the knob and gear assembly includes a slip clutch mechanism that enables movement of one of the adjusters while movement of the other of the adjusters is retarded by a beverage container.

Abstract: A carry-out food container includes a food compartment tray adapted for holding a food item, and a lid for removably covering the food item contained in the tray. An integrally-formed hinge interconnects the tray and the lid at a joined side edge. The hinge enables pivoting movement of the lid relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position. A flexible sheet is attached adjacent the hinge and is adapted for residing between the tray and the lid.

Abstract: An expansion tank which comprises a tank having a predetermined volume capacity; a flexible diaphragm in the tank, partitioning tank volume into a liquid-containing portion for holding liquid and a gas-containing portion for holding a gas under a pressure that defines a normal pressurized gas volume when the liquid-containing portion holds a predetermined liquid volume; and a proximity sensor suspended in the gas-containing portion of the tank and adapted to energize an alarm signal when volume of the gas-containing portion is reduced a predetermined amount as indicated by proximity of the diaphragm.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a multi-partitioned body of a tubular container, in which inner space is divided by a partition wall or walls into multiple compartments disposed in a row. Technically, such a multi-partitioned body of a tubular container can be manufactured in a single molding operation, at a low cost, and in as few production steps as possible, causing no seam that spoils the appearance of the multi-partitioned tubular body and allowing the lower end of the body of a tubular container to be pressed flat in a uniform thickness. The tubular body comprises the inner layer 2 and the outer layer 3 unpeelably laminated with each other over some peripheral length or lengths in a certain range or ranges of the ring cross-section. The inner layer 2 can be broken away from the outer layer 3 to form a partition wall or walls 8 that divide the inner space 9 of the tubular body into compartments.

Abstract: An expansion tank which comprises a tank having a predetermined volume capacity; an expandable diaphragm in the tank, partitioning tank volume into a liquid-containing portion for holding liquid and a gas-containing portion for holding a gas under a pressure that defines a normal pressurized gas volume when the liquid-containing portion holds a predetermined liquid volume; and a proximity sensor mounted to the tank at the gas-containing portion thereof and adapted to emit an alarm signal when volume of the gas-containing portion is reduced.

Abstract: A fuel container and delivery apparatus is provided which also allows for removal of effluents from the fuel cell. The fuel container and delivery apparatus includes a first flexible bladder containing fuel for a liquid feed fuel cell. The fuel container and delivery assembly is fitted with a pressure-applying element that exerts a continuous pressure upon the fuel-containing flexible bladder in such a manner that the fuel is expressed through a conduit in the container to the direct oxidation fuel cell. In addition, the assembly includes a second bladder that is provided to receive effluent from the fuel cell such as carbon dioxide and unreacted fuel and water from the anode side, and water from the cathode side, or a combination of both.

Abstract: A center console storage system for a vehicle includes an enclosure defining a storage space that is easily reconfigured using one or more webs. Each web includes a plurality of fasteners that are easily attached to, and detached from, a plurality of receptacles that are provided by the enclosure. As a result the web configuration may be easily changed to secure different sized items without compromising the usefulness of the remaining storage area.

Abstract: An organizer case comprising a tray having a bottom wall and a plurality of compartment walls formed unitarily with and upstanding from said bottom wall, at least two of said walls extending in parallel relation and spaced apart a separation distance, said two of said walls having confronting sidewall faces each having a plurality of first joint formers spaced therealong, a first set of insert dividers each dimensioned to extend non-orthogonally between said sidewall faces, a second set of insert dividers each dimensioned to extend orthogonally between said sidewall faces, the dividers of each said set each having opposed side edge flange portions having second joint formers for friction fit engagement with said first joint formers, said side edge flange portions of each of the dividers of said first set being spaced apart a distance at least about 20% greater than said separation distance.

Abstract: An expansion tank (1) which is intended to be connected to a pipe system which is filled or is to be filled with liquid, comprises a substantially closed tank (2) having at least a first connection opening (6) for connection to a liquid pipe, a second connection opening for connection to a source of pressurized gas (14), and an element (8) which can move inside the tank and is designed to move with the interface (11) between liquid (9) and gas (10) in the tank. The tank is provided, at the location of the second connection opening, with a valve assembly (7) which can open and close the second connection opening and can be actuated by the movable element (8) in the tank.

Abstract: A hydroaccumulator, in particular a bladder accumulator, includes a pressurized container (1) and a separation element (5) located in the container to separate a gas chamber (7) lying adjacent to an inlet on the gas side from a fluid chamber (9) lying adjacent to an inlet on the fluid side inlet (3), having a fluid connecting sleeve (11) and a valve arrangement located in the connecting sleeve (11). The valve body (17) has a transversal bore (33). The valve body is pretensioned in an open position which allows the passage of fluid and can be displaced into a closed position by a displacement of the separation element (5). The interior surface (15) of the connecting sleeve (11) lies directly against the valve body (17) and guides the displacement of the body between the open and closed positions. The side of the valve body (17?) that faces the separation element (5) is configured as a planar plate extending partially into the fluid chamber (9).

Abstract: A method of fabricating a dual-chamber plastic container in an injection/extrusion/blow-molding operation, in which a container finish is first injection molded. The finish mold tooling is then moved axially upwardly as plastic continues to be extruded through extrusion tooling in which an orifice bushing surrounds a mandrel tip. The mandrel tip has a passage through which plastic is extruded to form a wall that divides the extruded tube into separate chambers. Blow molds are brought in from both sides to capture the extruded tube, and air is blown through a passage in the finish mold tooling to blow the tube chambers to the confines of the mold.

Abstract: A propellant supply device (10) is provided for a vehicle (11) having a main propulsion motor (12) and having an attitude control system (11) including a plurality of thrusters (14A, 14B, 14C, . . . , 14F). The improved device comprises: a pressure vessel (15); first and second movable walls (20, 21) operatively arranged within the pressure vessel and dividing the interior space therewithin into three separate sealed chambers (22, 23, 24) from each of which fluid may be supplied; a first fluid (e.g., a first bipropellant) in one of the chambers; a second fluid (e.g., a second bipropellant) in a second of the chambers; and a third fluid (e.g., ammonia) in a third of the chambers, the third fluid being a volatile liquid having a liquid phase and a gaseous phase, and wherein all three chambers are pressurized to the vapor pressure of the third fluid.

Abstract: A hydraulic accumulator of the liquid-gas type, comprising a housing (11) defining a chamber (11C), a gas port (30) and a liquid port (19). A gas charging valve (31) is disposed in the gas port (30) to control admission of high pressure gas. A semi-permeable separator (35) is disposed within the housing (11) to separate the internal chamber (11C) into a gas chamber (33) in communication with the gas port (30), and a liquid chamber (21) in communication with the liquid port. A means (41) is within the liquid chamber for collecting gas which passes from the gas chamber (33), through the semi-permeable separator, and into the liquid chamber. Included is a conduit (45) having one end (45a) in communication with the gas collecting means (41), and another end (45b) operably associated with the housing (11,27) to communicate gas from the collecting means (41) out of the liquid chamber.

Abstract: A diving-tank-pocket buoyancy compensator has an expandable diving-tank pocket (1) that envelopes a diving tank (2) which the diving-tank pocket is articulated for containing in addition to at least an inflated buoyancy air cell (3). The buoyancy air cell is in fluid communication with a cell end (4) of a buoyancy compensator (BC) tube (5) which has a tank end (6) in fluid communication with an inside periphery of the diving tank through a regulator tube (35) and a regulator valve (7) on the diving tank. An adjustable pressure valve (8, 38) intermediate the tank end and the cell end of the BC tube is provided to maintain a pre-determined pressure and resulting constant volume of air in the buoyancy air cell for maintaining a desired constant buoyancy.

Abstract: A hydroaccumulator, especially a membrane accumulator, has an accumulator housing with two housing parts and a separating element in the housing. The separating element can be a separating membrane dividing the accumulator housing into a gas chamber and a fluid chamber. The gas chamber is connected to carry gas to and from gas refiller through a connection. The gas refiller is formed from an additional housing part connected to the accumulator housing to form a unit. The connection is at least one connecting opening in the accumulator housing connecting the interior of the additional housing part to the gas chamber. Additional gas accumulator volume is provided without otherwise conventional pipework to save money and installation space and avoid conventional leaks which occur in the area of the pipework.

Abstract: A multi-chamber bottle that can be made by a blowing process for separately holding different products, requiring only a single closure. The bottle may, for example, have two chambers with openings which are disposed inside the neck of the bottle. One of the opening is disposed coaxially with the neck. This allows a closure to be screwed or snapped onto the neck that is provided with a thread or a snap bead. In the process, the attachment penetrates the opening in a sealing manner. This creates two channels, which lead from the chambers to the outlet openings. The outlet openings can be closed with a cap.

Abstract: A reusable and returnable container for holding product therein during shipment and then being returned for reuse comprises a body having at least two opposing and moveable side structures, which are configured for being selectively moved into an erected position for shipment and moved into a collapsed position for reducing the size of the container for return. A dunnage structure spans between the side structures and is operably coupled to the side structures for moving to an erected position for receiving product when the side structures are erected and moving to a collapsed position in the body when the side structures are collapsed so that the dunnage remains with the container when returned. The dunnage structure has an open end facing at least one side structure of the body, and the side structure defines an open area which is in alignment with the dunnage structure open end for accessing the dunnage structure and transferring product into and out of the dunnage structure from a side of the container.

Abstract: A fuel system 10 which selectively receives, stores and delivers volatile fuel 16. Fuel system 10 includes a variable volume fuel tank 12 having a movable piston 22 which is attached to a pair of bellows diaphragm members 26, 28. Members 26, 28 selectively contract and expand to move piston 22 within tank 12, effective to alter the volume of the fuel containing portion 14 of tank 12, thereby maintaining fuel 16 in a pressurized state and substantially preventing the accumulation of vapors within tank 12.

Abstract: A plastic pressure vessel structure includes a diaphragm mounted in a plastic outer barrel for dividing the plastic outer barrel into an upper chamber containing a liquid, and a lower chamber containing a pressurized gas, and a plastic inner barrel fully mounted in the lower chamber. In such a manner, the wall of the inner barrel and the wall of the lower chamber are overlapped with each other, such that capillary pores of the wall of the inner barrel and capillary pores of the wall of the lower chamber are arranged in a staggered manner, thereby reducing the capillary action, so as to provide a tight sealing effect in the lower chamber, thereby preventing the pressurized gas contained in the lower chamber from leaking outward, and thereby preventing the pressure contained in the lower chamber from being reduced.

Abstract: A collapsible shipping container is provided with channels formed into the interior surface of the top frame of the collapsible shipping container to accept support rods and interior dunnage which depend from the support rods. The interior dunnage preferably is fabricated of flexible or foldable material which may be gathered and positioned such that the collapsible shipping container may be collapsed while the dunnage remains at all times within and associated with the collapsible shipping container. The dunnage may be in the form of hanging pouches supported by support rods and may further include hanging curtains supported by support rods orthogonally intersecting the pouch support rods. Whenever the hanging curtains are utilized, the hanging pouches are made of material which permits and forms a gap between adjacent pouches to accommodate the curtains.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a fuel tank comprising a separator wall which separates an interior of the fuel tank into an air chamber and a fuel chamber. The separator wall is deformed according to an amount of fuel in the fuel chamber while the separator wall is in contact with a surface of the fuel in the fuel chamber. Further, the tank comprises fuel flow restricting elements extending within the fuel chamber to suppress movement of the fuel in fuel tank.

Abstract: A canteen minimizes sloshing or gurgling in a container containing liquid, by mechanically displacing air in an internal plastic bag which contains the liquid. The canteen permits a user to reduce the air space within the plastic bag by turning a knob which is attached to a turnscrew, which, in turn, raises a platform, thereby compressing the bag. With the air displaced from the bag, the liquid does not slosh or gurgle when the canteen is moved. A locking assembly is provided to lock the thumbscrew in place.

Abstract: An ice chest container partition device, adapted to be adjustable for different diameter beveraae containers, and employed by placement thereof within an ice chest to provide an ice retention barrier opening in the ice pack within the chest so that when a beverage container is removed it may thereafter be replaced without ice in the ice pack of the chest having fallen into and filled the ice pack opening therefor.

Abstract: A hydropneumatic pressure vessel comprising a tank wall having wall portions defining a closed cavity. A flexible elastomeric diaphragm separates the cavity into first and second fluid pressure chambers. An edge of the diaphragm is clamped between annular portions of the wall positions and other radially and axially off-set portions of the wall portions are fused to each other.

Abstract: A divider and holder of the present invention is adapted to support and divide a number of articles such as cards within a rectangular container. The divider and holder includes a pair of flat surfaces connected by hinge portions. By bending the flat portions, a V-shaped member is formed which can be inserted between the side walls of the container, holding and dividing articles within the container. The bottom edges of the divider include a number of pointed protrusions which help prevent the divider from sliding along the length of the container.

Abstract: A reusable and returnable container for holding product therein during shipment and subsequently being returned generally empty of product for reuse comprises a body configured for being manipulated into an erected position for containing a product placed therein during shipment and for subsequently being manipulated into a collapsed position for reducing the size of the container for return. An integrated dunnage structure is coupled to the body and is operable for moving into an engagement position when the container body is erected to thereby engage a product placed in the container for shipment. The dunnage structure is further operable for moving into a relaxed position when the container body is collapsed so that the container and dunnage structure may be returned together for reuse. The container provides reusable dunnage which is usable with the container when it is shipped and subsequently remains with the container when it is returned for being reused when the container is again shipped.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine has a fuel tank with a piston movably mounted on a guide rod therein to separate the tank into two variable volumes, one for containing fuel and the other for containing pressurized air to act on the piston for compressably pressurizing the fuel, thus preventing fuel vaporization during normal fuel delivery. Pressurized air is provided to the pressure volume by an air regulator or a positive displacement pump, either of which can be controlled by a microprocessor based electronic engine control unit. A filler pipe attached to the tank has at least one anti-expulsion valve therein and pressure interlock means for preventing fuel expulsion through the filler pipe when the tank is pressurized. A pressure accumulator is connected to the fuel line to assist in providing a constant fuel pressure to the engine.

Abstract: In order to partition a storage area of a vehicle so that bags of groceries and the like can be arranged in a neat orderly manner, a space organizer includes a backboard which extends laterally across the storage area and at least two wing-like partition members which can be either fixed or hinged and which partition a given area of the storage area into three cells or sub-areas for bags and the like. A lid member can be provided to enclose at least the top of the center cell and in the case where the partition members are hingedly connected to the backboard a bungee cord can be used to retain the two partition members in desired space dividing positions.

Abstract: Pickup truck bed organizer apparatus includes a layer of flat belting material in which a plurality of panels is defined by a plurality of cuts. Each panel extends between the sides of the material and is pivotable from a down position to an up position. The panels are under tension in their up position due to the inherent properties of the material and return to their down position as part of the layer material when goods which are against them are removed. The panels are pivoted to divide the cargo or bed area of the truck into any of a plurality of separate compartments for organizing goods or cargo or for holding the cargo in any or all of the various compartments.

Abstract: A method for maintaining the pressure of a compressible fuel resident in a reservoir above a predetermined minimum including withdrawing compressed air from an internal combustion engine's combustion chamber, further compressing that withdrawn air, transmitting that further compressed air to an expandable air compartment which, with a fuel compartment having an outlet, occupies the interior of a reservoir. Apparatus for maintaining the pressure of a compressible fuel above a predetermined minimum including a reservoir having an air compartment and a fuel compartment separated by a moveable barrier, an internal combustion engine having a combustion chamber, means for transmitting air from the combustion chamber to the air compartment, a compressor for compressing the transmitted air, and a valve for obstructing air transmission when the fuel compartment's pressure exceeds a predetermined maximum.

Abstract: A container closed at one end by a supporting surface includes a vertical tubular inner member and an outer envelope secured to the outside of the inner member. The outer envelope comprises at least four vertical partial tubular outer members equal in vertical length to and parallel to the inner member, the partial tubular outer members having an open arc-shaped cross-section with free ends at either side of the arc, each outer member being secured along both of its free ends to the outside of the inner member. The radius and location of each of the outer members relative to that of the inner member are such that, viewing the container in cross-section, four lines may be drawn, each line drawn through at least two tangent points on the outer members with at least two of the lines being parallel and intersecting tangent points on the inner member, the four lines intersecting to form a rectangle, which rectangle encloses the entire outside perimeter of the container.

Abstract: A rectangular box is provided with parallel slots in the sidewalls and parallel slots in the endwalls. Elongate pieces of elastomeric material extend across the interior of the box and through the slots. The pieces can be positioned in a plurality of positions by holes in the pieces which fit on projections in the slots.

Abstract: Expansion tanks having a pair of hollow body members. Each hollow body member has an end wall and a tubular side wall having an end portion. The end portions of the side walls are in end to end relation. There is a continuous retaining ring having a first peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion. The end portions of the side walls are united to the first peripheral portion so as to form a tank. The second peripheral portion is located interior to the first peripheral portion. There is also a flexible diaphragm in and spanning the tank and having a peripheral portion in peripheral engagement with the end portion of the side wall of one of the hollow body members. The second peripheral portion of the retaining ring engages and compressingly holds the peripheral portion of the diaphragm in peripheral engagement with the side wall.

Abstract: Two or more pairs of packing spacers support objects within a shipping container in a floating arrangement that absorbs shock and vibration and protects the object from impact damage. Each packing spacer is comprised of rigid frames enclosed in stretchable membranes (22) which are held in position by collars (20) having off-center slots which form the frame assembly (18). These assemblies may be reversed or inverted in relation to each other thereby providing multiple spacing options to accommodate a variety of object shapes and sizes within a single size container.

Abstract: In a carrying case for cameras, lenses, accessories, or other articles a system of dividers which divide the case into multiple and variable compartments and which further are constructed to automatically open, to allow access to lower compartments, and to flex closed, to support a lens or other article in upper compartments. In the preferred embodiment the flex dividers are constructed with at least one vertical lower section joined to at least one upper section by memory flex means. The memory flex means tends to hold the upper section in an open or more vertical position when there is no load on the upper section, or to return the upper section toward the more vertical position when a load, holding the upper section in a closed or more horizontal position, is removed.

Abstract: An insulated cooler for carrying perishables and cooling medium such as ice is improved to provide an extended period during which low temperatures are maintained. A sheet of flexible, synthetic insulation material is placed over the perishables and cooling medium. The sheet is pressed downwardly against the perishables and cooling medium, thus substantially conforming to the upper surface thereof. A dead space may be defined above the sheet and below the cover of the cooler. Preferably, the insulation material is air entrained polypropylene, which could be washed, is sufficiently flexible, and can be trimmed to fit the cooler. The insulation material is preferably folded into at least three thicknesses and trimmed to conform to either the footprint of the insulated cavity, or to an enlarged size, so that the outer edges of the material can be tucked down and about the perishables in the cooler.

Abstract: A vaporless liquid containment system for storing volatile and other liquids while preventing the formation and escape of vapors. The vessel includes a base and a first membrane, the first membrane defines a fluid containment space for containing stored liquid. A fluid-tight gas containment space is located above the first membrane. The gas containment space is adapted to house a gas under pressure. As liquid to be stored is supplied to and withdrawn from the fluid containment space, the gas housed in the gas containment space supplies fluid pressure to the first membrane so that the pressure on the first membrane is maintained above the vapor pressure of the stored liquid. This prevents the formation of vapor caused by the evaporation of the stored liquid.

Abstract: A dual compartment container assembly having two adjacent compartments separated by a common wall segment. The container includes a discharge end on the container which is operable to permit dispensing of the contents of the container. The container also includes a filling end on the container which is sealed after contents are placed in the compartments. The adjacent compartments have outer arcuate walls extending from junctions with the common wall segment to form bellows like compartments with the arcuate walls being joined at each junction with the common wall segment to form axially aligned pivotal junctions. In a preferred embodiment, the common wall segment is pleated to have a first length prior to filling and a second unpleated longer length after the filling end is sealed. This forms a straight line seal at the filling end and defines the bellows part of the compartments which therefore taper outwardly from the straight line seal to the discharge end of the container.

Abstract: A vaporless liquid containment system for storing volatile and other liquids while preventing the formation and escape of vapors. The vessel includes a base and a first membrane, the first membrane defines a fluid containment space for containing stored liquid. A fluid-tight gas containment space is located above the first membrane. The gas containment space is adapted to house a gas under pressure. As liquid to be stored is supplied to and withdrawn from the fluid containment space, the gas housed in the gas containment space supplies fluid pressure to the first membrane so that the pressure on the first membrane is maintained above the vapor pressure of the stored liquid. This prevents the formation of vapor caused by the evaporation of the stored liquid.

Abstract: A container comprising, a sidewall defining a cavity, and a liner secured to the sidewall and being movable in the cavity between different positions in the container.

Abstract: Liquid delivery apparatus includes a container 138 for the liquid, the container 138 having a liquid outlet 150 for dispensing the liquid and a vent hole 53 for admitting air to the container 138 to replace dispensed liquid. The vent hole 53 is closed by a closure element 56 which is removable to expose the vent hole 53. When fitting the container 138 to a delivery device 2, the closure element 56 engages the delivery device 2 so as to remove the closure element 36 automatically to cause the vent hole 53 to be exposed.

Abstract: A support device for use with an expandable inherently collapsible document file. The document file comprises rigid end walls movable with respect to each other, pleated accordion-type side and bottom walls interposed between the end walls, and a plurality of spaced partitions arranged between the side walls in a direction parallel to the end walls. The partitions define a plurality of compartments for the storage of documents. The support device comprises a planar member having an inner surface, an outer frame positioned on the periphery of and extending from the inner surface of the planar member, and an inner frame extending from the inner surface of the planar member and spaced from the outer frame. The outer and inner frames define a channel therebetween for receiving grooved edges of an end wall of the expandible document file. The support device holds the expandable inherently collapsible document file in an expanded condition.

Abstract: A bladder-type accumulator includes a hollow housing having an inner wall surface including a cylindrical surface of a predetermined width, a sheet-like elastically flexible bladder disposed in the hollow housing and dividing an interior space of the hollow housing into a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber and a holder which holds a peripheral edge of the bladder against the cylindrical surface of the hollow housing. The peripheral edge of the bladder is shaped such that a relatively large pressure will be applied to at least a partial annular area, having a predetermined width, of the bladder along the peripheral edge thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for dividing a wastebasket (13) into multiple compartments (16, 17) is disclosed. The wastebasket divider apparatus (10) includes a base member (12) interconnected to a vertical divider wall (11). The position of the divider wall (11) is adjustable by means of a slot (18) formed by flanges (19). Also disclosed are alternative embodiments of the wastebasket apparatus (22, 33) in which the divider wall (28, 38) is provided with pins (29, 39) which correspond with either a pair of grooves (27) or a plurality of indentations (40) formed with the side walls (25, 35) so as to allow for adjustment of the divider wall (28) (38) within the wastebasket framework (23, 34).

Abstract: The deformable tubular container includes at least one longitudinal corrugated, partition-forming sealed wall defining distinct compartments inside a tubular body. A portion at least of the wall which is at a level of a bottom portion of the body when expnded to eliminate the corrugations has a width equal to an inner half perimeter of the body and this wall is rigidly and tightly connected to an inner wall of the body by segments. to an inner wall of the body by segments. The bottom portion of the body being flattened and sealed against the fully expanded partition-forming wall to form a flattened sealed end of the tubular body.

Abstract: A pressure vessel (10) has partially telescoped upper and lower shells (12, 14), a diaphragm (20a) with a peripheral edge (26) trapped and sealed between the shells (12, 14), and compression structure (50, 52) on the inner side (44a) of the peripheral edge (26) of the diaphragm (20a) reducing the amount of diaphragm material requiring compression and also increasing the compression of the bulge (42) of the peripheral edge (26) of the diaphragm (20a) in the bulge (34) of the upper wall section (18) of the lower shell (14) to enhance the seal thereat.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for dividing a wastebasket (13) into multiple compartments (16, 17) is disclosed. The wastebasket divider apparatus (10) includes a base member (12) interconnected to a vertical divider wall (11). The position of the divider wall (11) is adjustable by means of a slot (18) formed by flanges (19). Also disclosed are alternative embodiments of the wastebasket apparatus (22, 33) in which the divider wall (28, 38) is provided with pins (29, 39) which correspond with either a pair of grooves (27) or a plurality of indentations (40) formed with the side walls (25, 35) so as to allow for adjustment of the divider wall (28) (38) within the wastebasket framework (23, 24).